Mexican Independence Day Festival showcases ‘faith, family, and culture’ in Philly

Philadelphia added thousands of residents between 2023 and 2024, a notable change after losing population for several years in a row, U.S. Census data shows.

For many Mexicans, Día de los Muertos is a blend of somber and joyful rituals to remember loved ones who have died.

The weekend-long event put a spotlight on Latino literature for Hispanic Heritage Month. “These fairs are an act of resistance and cultural reaffirmation,” one author said.